Berkley, MI

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The Berkley Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The main item of new business is a site plan approval request for a new parking lot at Ari's Cheesesteak, located at 3442 Twelve Mile Rd. The meeting will also include approval of minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting, public comments, and other routine items.

• Site plan review for new parking lot at Ari's Cheesesteak, 3442 Twelve Mile Rd (PSP-06-26)
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 28, 2026

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The City of Berkley is holding an administrative hearing to consider revoking the marihuana licenses of Operation Grow, LLC, which does business as "Butter" at 2222 11 Mile Rd. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM in City Hall Council Chambers. Citizen comments will be taken before the new business item. The agenda contains only this single substantive item.

• Revocation hearing for marihuana licenses of Operation Grow, LLC (dba "Butter")
• Location: 2222 11 Mile Rd., Berkley, MI
• Hearing date and time: August 25, 2026, 11:00 AM
• Citizen comments period before the hearing

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The Berkley Environmental Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss work plan priorities, including the status of the proposed bike route map and the Fall Native Plant Sale. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of minutes and reports from the chairperson and liaisons.

• Review of proposed Berkley bike route map
• Fall Native Plant Sale planning
• Updates on other work plan priorities

The Environmental Advisory Committee discussed the proposed bike route map, noting progress is halted due to staff capacity and will be evaluated in the city's strategic planning process starting late summer/fall 2026. The committee also planned the Fall Native Plant Sale for September 19, 10am-2pm at the Community Center, and discussed a native plant bed installation. No new secretary was elected, and the meeting adjourned at 8:04pm.

• Approved agenda (motion by Burguess, second by Alexander)
• Approved June 2026 minutes with clarification (motion by Alexander, second by Burguess)
• Discussed bike route map; progress halted, deferred to strategic planning
• Planned Fall Native Plant Sale for 9/19, 10am-2pm at Community Center
• Discussed native plant bed installation at Community Center
• No secretary elected; discussion only
• Adjourned at 8:04pm (motion by Benedict, second by Burguess)

City Council

The Berkley City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 17, 2026, with a consent agenda covering routine items like minutes, warrants, and project proposals. The regular agenda includes presentations and potential adoption of the 2026 Economic Development Strategy, second readings of ordinances on electric bicycles and payment-in-lieu parking fees, and interlocal agreements for law enforcement services with Pleasant Ridge and Beverly Hills. The meeting also includes a proclamation for National Suicide Prevention Month and a letter of understanding with the dispatch union.

• Second reading of ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, skateboards/scooters, and bicycles (Chapter 86 and 106)
• Interlocal agreements for law enforcement services with Pleasant Ridge and Village of Beverly Hills
• Consideration of adoption of 2026 Economic Development Strategy
• Second reading of ordinance to amend payment-in-lieu parking fees (Section 14.04.B, Chapter 138)
• Harvard Water Main and Road Reconstruction Project design engineering proposal (consent agenda)

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The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business: approving the agenda and prior minutes, paying investment-related invoices, and receiving a litigation settlement notice. The board will also hear a quarterly review from its advisor CAPTRUST. This is a procedural meeting with no major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Approval of invoices: Boston Partners $4,224.55 and $2,519.98 for investment services (4/1-6/30/2026)
• Approval of invoice: CAPTRUST $9,402.89 for advisory fees (7/1-9/30/2026)
• Receive and file Loomis Sayles – Citigroup litigation settlement final details
• CAPTRUST quarterly review presentation

The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board approved invoice payments to Boston Partners and Captrust, received and filed the Loomis Sayles Citigroup litigation settlement document, and approved transferring a residual balance from a closed Harding Loevner account into the portfolio's cash account. The board also received and filed the Captrust quarterly review report. All motions passed unanimously with three members present.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Approved July 20, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved invoice payments to Boston Partners and Captrust (3-0)
• Received and filed Loomis Sayles Citigroup litigation settlement document (3-0)
• Approved transfer of ~$8,000 residual balance from Harding Loevner account to cash account (3-0)
• Received and filed Captrust quarterly review report (3-0)

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The Downtown Development Authority will meet to approve minutes and hear reports, with discussion items on a purchasing policy, bike racks, and an application for the 2027 National Main Street Conference Mobile Tour. No action items are listed.

• Discussion of purchasing policy
• Discussion of bike racks
• 2027 National Main Street Conference Mobile Tour application

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The Berkley Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one new business item: a dimensional variance request from Berkley Brasserie LLC to allow a storage container that does not meet accessory structure setbacks at 3180 Coolidge Hwy. The board will also approve minutes from the July 13, 2026 meeting and take public comments.

• Application PBA-06-26: Berkley Brasserie LLC requests dimensional variance for storage container at 3180 Coolidge Hwy (Parcel # 04-25-17-105-033), east side of Coolidge Hwy between Earlmont Rd and Beverly Blvd
• Approval of meeting minutes from July 13, 2026

The Berkley Zoning Board of Appeals denied a non-use dimensional variance requested by Berkley Brasserie LLC for a 16' x 8' storage container at 3180 Coolidge Hwy. The variance would have allowed the container in a side yard and less than ten feet from the main building, contrary to city code. The board's denial was based on the finding that the need for the variance resulted from actions of the property owner or previous owners. The motion to deny carried 4-3.

• Approved the agenda as presented (7-0)
• Approved the minutes of the July 13, 2026 regular meeting (7-0)
• Denied a non-use dimensional variance for a storage container at 3180 Coolidge Hwy (PBA-06-26) by a 4-3 vote
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to interview candidates for a facilitator to guide the development of Berkley's strategic plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to this single discussion item.

• Interview of Berkley Strategic Plan facilitator candidates

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The Library Board will hold a regular meeting with public comment, approval of June 17, 2026 minutes, librarian's report, and discussion of circulation statistics under old business. No new business items are listed. The meeting is primarily procedural with no major decisions or financial items noted.

• Approval of minutes from June 17, 2026
• Librarian's report on library operations
• Review of monthly circulation statistics
• City council liaison update

The Library Board approved the minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting unanimously. They discussed creating a display case policy for review at the next meeting and noted the City Council approved the Street Art Fest. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed creating a display case policy for next meeting

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The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to amend Section 5.09.E.2 of the City of Berkley Code of Ordinances. The proposed change aims to clarify exterior side yard setback regulations for accessory structures on corner lots.

• Public hearing: Amendment to Section 5.09.E.2 regarding exterior side yards on corner lots
• Election of Officers/Committee Liaisons
• Introduction of Civics Plus Software

The Planning Commission postponed a decision on amending zoning regulations for accessory structure setbacks on corner lots after requesting further staff research. The commission also re-elected its current officers and committee liaisons.

• Postponed amendment to Section 5.09.E.2 regarding exterior side yard setbacks for accessory structures on corner lots (6-0)
• Re-elected Lisa Kempner as Chair, Shiloh Dahlin as Vice-Chair, and Eric Arnsman as Secretary (6-0)
• Confirmed Eric Arnsman as liaison to Chamber of Commerce
• Confirmed Lisa Kempner as liaison to Downtown Development Authority
• Confirmed Shiloh Dahlin as liaison to Zoning Board of Appeals

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The Board of Review will meet to correct clerical errors and review hardship appeals. Taxpayers who did not appeal to the March Board may apply for a hardship review.

• Review of hardship appeals
• Correction of clerical errors

City Council

The City Council will discuss special land use approval for a medical spa and first readings of ordinances regarding electric bicycles and scooters. The body is also reviewing parking payment-in-lieu fees and engineering design standards.

• Special land use approval for Sugarcoated medical spa at 3462 Greenfield Road
• Ordinance to regulate electric bicycles, electric skateboards/scooters, and bicycles
• Amendment to modify regulations for payment-in-lieu of required parking spaces
• Purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor AWD Utility Patrol Vehicles
• Fee Schedule Amendment to add City Spigot Use Fee

The Berkley City Council approved a series of routine purchases and contracts, including two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for $98,470, a brine spreader for $36,516.55, and fleet management software for $15,750. It also approved special land use for Sugarcoated at 3462 Greenfield Rd., appointments to regional boards, and first readings of ordinances on electric bikes and parking fees. All items were approved as listed; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved purchase of two 2027 Ford Police Interceptor AWD vehicles for $98,470 total
• Approved purchase of Camion Brine Master 3000 for $36,516.55
• Approved purchase of fleet management software from Fleetio for $15,750
• Approved special land use for Sugarcoated at 3462 Greenfield Rd.
• Approved appointments to SOCWA and SOCRRA boards
• Approved first reading of ordinance on electric bicycles and scooters
• Approved first reading of ordinance on payment-in-lieu parking fees
• Approved participation in CLEMIS interlocal agreement

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The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board will consider several financial items. They will approve invoices, including a $3,458.90 invoice from Loomis Sayles. They will decide on Boston Partners' request to waive the maximum position size guideline for Amazon.com, Inc. Additional items include a review of the FY 2025-26 administrative cost transfer, an update to the public safety director's retirement contribution, and filing a fiduciary liability insurance policy for 2026-2027.

• Approve Loomis Sayles invoice #260842 for $3,458.90
• Approve Boston Partners’ waiver request for Amazon.com maximum position size guideline
• Review FY 2025-26 administrative cost transfer to the city
• Update retirement contribution for the public safety director
• Receive and file fiduciary liability insurance policy (2026-2027)

The Berkley Public Safety Pension Board approved a waiver allowing Boston Partners to exceed the maximum position limit for Amazon holdings, and approved an invoice payment to Loomis Sayles. The board also received and filed the fiduciary liability insurance policy, and elected Herriman as Chair and Smith as Secretary for FY 26-27. No substantive decisions were made on the administrative cost transfer or retirement contribution update; these were only discussed.

• Approved Loomis Sayles invoice payment (4-0)
• Approved Boston Partners waiver to increase Amazon position limit (4-0)
• Received and filed fiduciary liability insurance policy (4-0)
• Elected Herriman as Chair for FY 26-27 (4-0)
• Elected Smith as Secretary for FY 26-27 (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss the MSHDA Housing Tax Increment Financing Program. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• MSHDA Housing Tax Increment Financing Program

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The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet to conduct board elections and welcome new members. The board will also review program updates and general board business.

• Board elections
• Welcome of new members
• Program updates

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board elected officers for the coming term: Mike Kerby as Chair, J.D. Otto as Vice Chair, and Melissa Hammond as Secretary (Administrative Officer), all by unanimous vote. The board also discussed program updates, including summer camp adjustments, senior van usage stats, and upcoming events like Bacon Jamboree and Berkley Beats. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely informational and administrative.

• Elected Mike Kerby as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected J.D. Otto as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Melissa Hammond as Secretary/Administrative Officer (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and May 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

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The City Planning Commission will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding a special land use request. The commission is considering a proposal to allow a medical spa at a specific location in the Residential Corridor District.

• Public hearing PSU-01-26 for medical spa use at 3462 Greenfield Rd. requested by Ashley Coleman

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a special land use request for Sugarcoated at 3462 Greenfield Rd. The commission found the medical spa met all required zoning standards and compatibility criteria.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved June 23, 2026, meeting minutes (5-0)
• Recommended approval of special land use PSU-01-26 for 3462 Greenfield Rd. (6-0)

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The Berkley Historical Committee will review several old‑business items, including Berkley Days, museum membership and marketing, a scavenger hunt, lecture series, Art Bash, and the Pride Block Party. In new business, the committee will consider gifts, the Berkley Street Fest scheduled for 11:00 am‑8:00 pm, the meeting schedule, and sign‑up procedures for museum hours. The meeting also includes routine reports such as the Treasurer’s and Curator’s reports and the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Berkley Days (old business)
• Museum membership/marketing (old business)
• Berkley Street Fest, 11:00 am‑8:00 pm (new business)
• Meeting schedule (new business)
• Sign up for museum hours (new business)

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The Berkley Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a variance request for a second-story addition and interpret a zoning ordinance section. The board will also confirm a quorum, approve minutes, and elect officers.

• Variance request for second-story addition on Gardner Ave.
• Zoning ordinance interpretation request on Catalpa Dr.
• Election of Zoning Board of Appeals officers
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Confirmation of a quorum

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The Downtown Development Authority will consider a sole source justification to acquire a sculpture for Robina Plaza and will select board officers for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. The meeting also includes routine liaison reports from City Council, Community Development, Planning Commission, Public Works, and the Chamber of Commerce, as well as updates from student board members and various DDA committees.

• Sole source justification for sculpture at Robina Plaza
• Appointment of DDA Board Officers for FY 2026‑2027
• Liaison reports from City Council, Community Development, Planning Commission, Public Works, and Chamber of Commerce
• Student board member updates
• Board committee updates (Art & Design, Events, Organization, 12‑Mile)

City Council

The council will interview candidates for new board and commission positions. It will then vote on appointments to those boards and commissions. No other business is scheduled for this meeting.

• Candidate interviews for new board and commission appointments
• City Council appointments to boards and commissions

The City Council interviewed seven candidates and then approved appointments and reappointments to various boards and commissions. The motion to approve the appointments as amended (M-68-26) passed unanimously. All terms end in July 2029, except for two new appointments ending in July 2031.

• Approved appointments to boards and commissions, including Savannah Sherman, Curtis Rowe, Hannah Osmanski, Amanda Davies, Mary Koster, Robert Williams, and Jon Perry.
• Approved reappointments to boards and commissions, including Stephen Bard, Taylor Bellopatrick, Cherene Reese, Uli Laczkovich, Ash Poirier, Tricia Losey, Mark Richardson, Mary Catherine Mueller, Steven Patterson, Susan Richardson, Jeff Tong, Andrew Boring, Melissa Hammond, John Nicolai, Michael Woods, Lisa Fritsch, Sue Wehby, and Kevin Wilner.
• Approved the agenda as presented.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:56 PM.

City Council

The regular City Council meeting scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, has been canceled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2026.